Oldcarfan27 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 That kit just became a family heirloom! It has a family connection and it'll be a great conversion piece. What a thoughtful tribute he did, that was an awesome gift he did for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Greg....this really cool...love it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Great stuff. He truly went over and beyond. Very nicely done. When we see it on wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 That is some fantastic work!!!!! I was lucky to find this one a couple of years ago at a reasonable price I have been wanting one for a long time, and it's white styrene too. I saw an earlier year grille in resin I would like to get. I would love to get a window van kit like I had when I was a teenager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty92 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Stunning work with an airbrush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Great mural work your friend did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelguy45 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 ron Hamilton great van cant wait to see it done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 I'm finally getting back to this! I intend on having it wrapped up in the next couple of weeks hopefully. So I wanted the engine to represent a stock, no frills 318 so there was some dechroming that needed to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 Because this engine will NEVER been seen anyways, I did not do a full detail of it with wires, etc. Even as it is, I probably spent more time detail painting it than I should have but eh, whaddya do? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 I was also able to get the interior done today as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouO Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Wow now that is some airbrush work! I have got to watch this build now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 On 7/26/2019 at 5:58 PM, Greg Pugh said: Because this engine will NEVER been seen anyways, I did not do a full detail of it with wires, etc. Even as it is, I probably spent more time detail painting it than I should have but eh, whaddya do? Lol Exactly! I don't even think I wasted a carb and air cleaner on mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 Next up was to deal with the porthole windows. These were designed to mount from the outside just how you see here. There was no way that was going to fly so I went to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 I trimmed all of the mounting flange away so that they mounted flush in the opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) Then after tinting them, they were installed. MUCH better look! Edited August 3, 2019 by Greg Pugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Now those port hole windows fit perfectly ! Man your friends artistic mind really is amazing, so cool how he turned it into your sons football season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 There was no stainless trim around the windshield on these vans so I used BMF to mask off the window gasket and then painted it flat black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 Then it was time to move on to installing the glass. The windshield had tire burn in a couple of spots. I tried my best to polish it out but I wasn't getting the results I wanted. So I tossed it out and made my own using clear acetate. I'm actually happy I went this route as I feel it looks so much better than kit-supplied glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouO Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 very impressive work with the the porthole windows AND excellent job on the front glass, I'll keep watching...you got a fan now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmodelbuilder Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) Actually, there was a stainless trim available on the Dodge window vans. The trick in the day was to put the trim on the panel vans for a custom look. Same thing goes for the trim around the grill. It could be ordered. I think the model kit has it molded in. Your van is looking good!! Edited August 5, 2019 by Lordmodelbuilder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 I'll bet I looked at 20+ of these vans and never saw any stainless trim around the windshield! Lol. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 Rolling stock ready to roll... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) This one is a wrap!! See the finished product here: Edited August 27, 2019 by Greg Pugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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